Airline quarterback Hayden Hildebrand runs the ball in a game last season. Friday night, Hildebrand led the Vikings to a win at Captain Shreve.

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J.J. Marshall Jr.
Special to The Times

Roderick Spurlock and Hayden Hildebrand scored two touchdowns each as District 1-5A play opened Friday night at Lee Hedges Stadium with a 40-13 Airline win over Captain Shreve in a game that was a bit closer than the score indicated.

"I thought we came in prepared for a fight, and they gave it to us," Airline head coach Bo Meeks said. "Every week is a dog fight in this league. It won't get any easier for us, playing Haughton next week."

The Gators (3-3, 0-1) kept it close through the first half and into the third quarter, before the Vikings depth and speed became too much for them. ...